Fluffy Easter Bunny Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• One packet of yellow cake mix weighing 15.25 ounces, like the one from Duncan Hines®, is required.
• Pour in a cup of water, followed by ⅓ cup of vegetable oil.
• Crack open three eggs and add them to the mixture.
• Use a pound of flaked coconut, adjusting amount as necessary, and set some aside.
• Incorporate three drops each of red and green food coloring, adjusting to reach desired hues.
• Cut two marshmallows in half lengthwise for later use.
• Prepare a container of pink frosting, at least 16 ounces, with more on hand if needed.
• Have ready three tablespoons of white frosting, adding more as desired.
• Obtain pink fruit rolls, such as General Mills® Fruit Roll-Ups, for an extra touch.
• Lastly, include pink paper bunny ears to complete the ensemble.

Step 1

Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and prepare for some baking magic. Take out your trusty muffin cups and give them a good grease and flour coating. Also, don't forget to prepare an inviting glass or ceramic bowl that can handle the heat of the oven.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs using an electric mixer set to low speed. Let the ingredients mingle until just combined before turning up the speed to medium and beating until the batter is velvety smooth, which should take around 2 minutes. Carefully fill your prepped muffin cups with the batter, and pour the rest into the waiting oven-proof bowl.

Step 3

Pop these delightful creations into the preheated oven and let them bake until they are a golden delight and their tops bounce back when gently pressed, usually around 18 to 21 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to cool a bit in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling.

Step 4

As for the cake in the oven-proof bowl, let it bake until it shines golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, which might take about 33 to 45 minutes. After a short rest in the bowl, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely and then onto a lovely serving platter.

Step 5

For a fun twist, take some coconut and give it a rosy hue by placing it in a sealed plastic bag with a dash of red food coloring. Shake things up until the coconut blushes pink. Repeat the process until you reach your desired shade. Save a bit of coconut in its natural color and dye the rest green using the same method. Get creative with the coloring until the coconut is a vibrant green.

Step 6

Now, let's assemble the bunny cake! Secure two cupcakes to one end of the cake with toothpicks to create the bunny's "feet." Place marshmallow halves, cut-side down, on top of each cupcake to complete the look. Use another cupcake for the bunny's "tail" at the top of the cake.

Step 7

Spread a luscious layer of pink frosting over the cake and "feet," leaving the "tail" bare. Sprinkle the pink coconut over the pink frosting for a delightful touch. Then, cover the "tail" with white frosting and top it off with the reserved white coconut.

Step 8

To add more character, cut fruit roll pieces into ovals and circles. Attach these to the "feet" as adorable foot pads using frosting as your glue. Secure paper bunny ears at the front of the cake for a whimsical touch. Sprinkle the green coconut around the cake to mimic a grassy setting for your bunny cake masterpiece. Enjoy crafting this sweet and playful dessert!